Rear Bumper Assembly Overview

Rear Bumper Assembly Overview

• Overview describes removal and installation of rear bumper for vehicles through June of 2005. Removal and installation applies to vehicles from July 2005, except slight changes.

• Bumper cover is component part of rear end and is removed together. Refer to => [ Rear Section Assembly Overview ] Rear Section / Rear Fender Assembly Overview.

• Observe tightening sequence of bolts - 2 -, - 4 -, - 12 - to ensure surface alignment and joint.





1 Cover

• Vehicles through June 2005.

• Removing:

- Remove tail lights.

- Remove wheel housing liners. Refer to => [ Rear Wheel Housing Liner ] Service and Repair.

- Remove rear end. Refer to => [ Rear Section Assembly Overview ] Rear Section / Rear Fender Assembly Overview.

- Remove bolts - 4 -and remove clips- 5 - at left and right.

- Remove bolts- 2 - and - 12 -.

2 Bolt

• Insert with locking fluid (D 185 400 A2)

• Qty. 6

• 6 Nm

• Note tightening sequence

3 Base Plate

• With holes

• Qty. 2

4 Bolt

• Insert with locking fluid (D 185 400 A2)

• Note tightening sequence

5 Clip

6 Base Plate

• With welded captive nuts

• Qty. 2

7 Left Insulation

• Bonded using butyl adhesive sealing cord (AKL 450 005 05)

8 Right Insulation

• Bonded using butyl adhesive sealing cord (AKL 450 005 05)

9 Bumper Carrier

10 Bolt

• Qty. 4

• 30 Nm

11 Fender

12 Bolt

• Qty. 4

• Insert with locking fluid (D 185 400 A2)

• 6 Nm

• Note tightening sequence

13 Base Plate

• With holes

• Qty. 2

14 Base Plate

• With welded captive nuts

• Qty. 2

15 Ventilation Grid

• Vehicles from July 2005.

• Removing:

- Remove backup light.

- Unclip ventilation grid toward rear.

16 Cover

• Vehicles from July 2005.